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Read more about the article NZ earmarks $2.5-M for agri project in Mindanao
YULETIDE HARVEST. Farm-workers harvest rice in Pigkacawayan, North Cotabato to catch-up with traditional Christmas feasts and save-up for next year. Farmers say they will have difficulty finding farm-work for the next six months as the area will suffer water supply shortage for the first half of 2015. (Kenette Jean Millondaga/davaotoday.com)

NZ earmarks $2.5-M for agri project in Mindanao

The New Zealand government has allotted US$2.5 million (P127.79 million*) to support Mindanao’s food production and agricultural development.

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Read more about the article Maramag coffee’s bittersweet tale of revival
Kape Maramag is a product of agrarian reform beneficiaries in Bukidnon. In this photo, a farmer is harvesting beans from coffee trees that grow so low. (DTI 10 file photo)

Maramag coffee’s bittersweet tale of revival

Few years back, the coffee industry in Maramag was almost dying after coffee farmers could not even sell their produce to local traders

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Read more about the article Consumers warned vs ‘cheap’ but dangerous Christmas lights
Christmas lights adorn the street of R. Castillo in Agdao, Davao City and is an added attraction for residents and motorists. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Consumers warned vs ‘cheap’ but dangerous Christmas lights

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Ahead of the holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 11 called on the consumers to be always cautious in buying Christmas…

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Read more about the article International conference aims to boost coco industry
COCOLINK 2017. (L-R) City Councilor Conrado Baluran, Davao Region Coconut Industry Cluster Inc. Chairperson Bonifacio M. Fernandez, Jr., Philippine Coconut Authority Administrator Romulo J. dela Rosa and ACDI-VOCA chief of party Thelonious Trimmell lead the opening of the 2nd International Coconut Conference at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Robby Joy D. Salveron / davaotoday.com)

International conference aims to boost coco industry

About 500 coconut industry stakeholders gathered at the SMX Convention Center here as the 2nd International Coconut Conference and Trade Expo commenced on Tuesday, November 7.

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